Tuna salad

I absolutely love tuna salad. Sometimes I put it in a sandwich, but other times, especially in the summer, I add it to a salade composée or use it in a Tuna melt.

Recipe serves Active time Total time
4 people
15m
15m
Ingredients
13 - 15 ounces canned tuna in oil, drained into the trash
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley or cilantro
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1 tablespoon mustard
2 teaspoons - 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
salt, pepper
Instructions
• Add all ingredients except lemon juice and mayonnaise to a medium bowl. Combine well.
• Add the lemon juice and mayonnaise to taste. Mix thoroughly.
• Season to taste.
Variations
• Add sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
• Add other fresh herbs - dill, basil, or oregano.
• Add dried spices - curry, dill weed, lemon pepper.
• Use green or red onions.
Storage
• The tuna salad can be made 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate.

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